Substacks recommended by Matt Austerklein

Recommended by Matt Austerklein

Welcome to the Abrahamic Metacritique! The home of my writings dealing with Middle Eastern history, Arab intellectual life, philosophy, Jewish history, and Middle Eastern politics. —Hussein Aboubakr Mansour

This is one of the most sweeping, intelligently written things on Substack which elucidates the Middle East and the geneologies of thought in the modern West.

- Matt Austerklein

Moneyball Judaism

By Joshua Rabin

Moneyball Judaism is a free weekly newsletter that provides Jewish leaders with easy-to-digest explanations of trends in behavioral economics, social psychology, decision sciences, and organizational development.

Well-Read (or Trying)

By Josh Tolle

A journey in reading. One book a week.

A Year of Bach

By Evan Goldfine

Bach is the greatest, and I haven't yet heard his complete catalog, so in 2024, I'm listening to every Bach composition and writing about it here.

Evan is thoughtful and well-written and I applaud his methodical and intentional walk through the many musical orchards of J.S. Bach.

- Matt Austerklein

Crepuscular Music | Classical Music Performance Reviews

By Sophia Lambton

Records of live events that seek to capture the ephemeral escapism of live performance.

Nebujim

By Jonathan Kohan

Los cambios sociales, culturales y tecnológicos de las últimas décadas desafían la vida judía diaspórica. En este canal propongo ideas e interrogantes para repensar el lugar de nuestras tradiciones en un mundo cada vez más vertiginoso e impredecible.

Jonathan is providing honest, clear insights on Judaism and the Latin American Jewish community. It is a delight to read him!

- Matt Austerklein

My Life in the Past

By Lucy Worsley

adventures with a British historian at large! a weekly update from historian and broadcaster Lucy Worsley

Clarity with Michael Oren

I’m delighted to provide you with deep, multifaceted, and first-hand insights into Israel. No longer in public office, I can show you Israel up close, from the inside, as well as from 25,000 feet — all with total clarity.

After Babel

By Jon Haidt

A free weekly newsletter where Jon Haidt and his team make sense of how technology is reshaping society — and offer practical guidance on how we can respond.

Melanie Phillips

Melanie Phillips is a British journalist, author and broadcaster. Her work is essential for all who care about creating a more rational, fair and compassionate world. Follow her journey wherever the evidence leads.